Generate Tables & Other Structured GPT Outputs with Markdown

A full guide on generating structured data with ChatGPT.

Markdown is a simple and intuitive way of writing formatted text using plain text syntax.

eg. Headings, Lists, Tables, Links etc.

Why use Markdown?

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Markdown is useful as it:

1. Helps with the readability of ChatGPT responses.

2. Allows the transfer of formatted text directly into Word or Google Sheets without additional formatting.

A cheat sheet for markdown inputs is available in the Extra Information section of this course, or alternatively via this link.

Example 1: Improving Readability with Markdown

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By asking ChatGPT to format a summary using Markdown, we can improve readability significantly.

Prompt

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Summarize the Theft Act 1968 using markdown elements such as headings, lists,
blockquotes, and tables where appropriate.

Output

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Example 2: Using Raw Markdown for Easy Transfer

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By copying and pasting the raw Markdown into Word or Google Sheets, the text will automatically format according to the Markdown rules, saving you time on tedious reformatting.

Prompt

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Summarise the Theft Act 1968 using markdown elements such as headings, lists,
blockquotes, and tables where appropriate. Return the raw markdown.

Output

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# The Theft Act 1968: An Overview

The Theft Act 1968 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was enacted to consolidate and amend the law of theft. The Act defines theft, burglary, robbery, and related offenses.

## Key Sections

### Section 1: Theft
- **Definition**: The dishonest appropriation of property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it.

### Section 9: Burglary
- **Definition**: Entering a building as a trespasser with the intent to commit an offense.

> "A person is guilty of burglary if they enter any building or part of a building as a trespasser with intent to commit any such offense as is mentioned in subsection (2) below."

By leveraging Markdown, legal professionals can ensure that their documents are both visually appealing and structurally sound, making them easier to read, share, and maintain.

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Automating Document Formatting

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Every firm has their preferred way of document formatting.

If you are interested in generating documents with ChatGPT in your desired format, book a call with us for more information about setting this up.